BTS Greets ARMY from Mexico’s Presidential Palace
Billboard • • entertainment
Key Points:
- BTS met with Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace on May 6 and greeted approximately 50,000 fans gathered in the Zócalo square from a balcony.
- The band delivered messages in Spanish and English, expressing gratitude and excitement for their upcoming concerts as part of their ARIRANG tour starting May 7.
- BTS spent five minutes on the balcony, capturing the energy of their fans and fulfilling many attendees’ dream of seeing them up close.
- President Sheinbaum expressed hope for BTS to return for a free concert and posted a welcoming message on social media, highlighting cultural ties between Mexico and South Korea.
- Despite some criticism from fans about politicizing the visit, BTS is set to perform three sold-out concerts at GNP Seguros Stadium, with over 136,000 tickets sold.
